Dear reader, this little book was written mainly for believers. But if you are still outside of Christ, my heart yearns over you, and I must speak a word that might, by God's grace, reach you.

Open your Bible and read about those lepers. Mark their position—it's exactly where you are. If you stay where you are, you will certainly perish. If you go to Jesus, you can but die. "Nothing ventured, nothing gained," as the old saying goes. And in your case, the venture is no great one.

Listen! If you sit there in sullen despair, no one will pity you when your ruin comes. But if you were to die seeking mercy—if such a thing were even possible—you would be the object of universal sympathy. None escape who refuse to look to Jesus. None! But you know that some who believe in him are saved. You've seen it happen. Your own acquaintances have received mercy. Then why not you?

Remember what the Ninevites said? "Who can tell?" Act on that same hope! Try the Lord's mercy! To perish is so awful that if there were but a straw to catch at, the instinct of self-preservation should lead you to stretch out your hand.

I've been talking to you on your own unbelieving ground. Now let me assure you, as from the Lord himself: If you seek him, he will be found. Jesus casts out none who come to him. None! You shall not perish if you trust him. On the contrary, you shall find treasure far richer than those poor lepers gathered in Syria's deserted camp.

May the Holy Spirit embolden you to go at once! You shall not believe in vain! And when you are saved, publish the good news to others! Hold not your peace! Tell the King's household first and unite with them in fellowship. Let the minister know of your discovery, then proclaim the good news in every place.

May the Lord save you before the sun goes down this day.